{"id":240,"date":"2026-08-07T13:29:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T13:29:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unicorn.campubl.com\/?page_id=240"},"modified":"2026-08-17T03:37:16","modified_gmt":"2026-08-17T03:37:16","slug":"feature","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/unicorn.campubl.com\/?page_id=240","title":{"rendered":"Feature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group wp-container-1 is-position-sticky is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div data-spectra-id=\"spectra-msosnyvh-dv0t9i\" class=\"wp-block-button spectra-buttons wp-block-spectra-buttons\">\n\t\n<a data-spectra-id=\"spectra-msosnyzl-phekex\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button has-text-color has-background spectra-shadow-hover-override spectra-text-color spectra-background-color spectra-shadow-hover open-menu wp-elements-1 wp-block-spectra-button has-custom-toffee-color has-custom-pale-jade-background-color\" style=\"--spectra-text-color: var(--wp--preset--color--custom-toffee);--spectra-background-color: var(--wp--preset--color--custom-pale-jade);--spectra-shadow-hover: 0px 5px 6px 0px #5f9ea0\">\n<div class=\"spectra-button__link\">Menu<\/div><\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<script>\r\ndocument.addEventListener('click', function(e) {\r\n    \/\/ Finds any click on the MENU button element\r\n    var btn = e.target.closest('.open-menu, [href*=\"popmake-\"]');\r\n    if (btn) {\r\n        e.preventDefault();\r\n        e.stopPropagation();\r\n        \r\n        \/\/ Force Popup Maker to reopen seamlessly\r\n        if (window.PUM) {\r\n            PUM.open(469); \/\/ Replace 469 with your actual Popup ID\r\n        }\r\n    }\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7c846e87 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ee2332cf wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px\">ARTICLE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">When Your Clothes Don&#8217;t Love You Back <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-custom-toffee-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:12px\">BY MARIEL BADURIA AND JAMILLAH ZOLETA<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-center is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-52931673 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-5f01571a wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-zoomin wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unicorn.campubl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_2794-2-8-716x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"302\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-96ef8f00 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unicorn.campubl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_3657-1-774x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-671\" width=\"231\" height=\"294\" title=\"IMG_3657\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6a41a93c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most people shop for clothes based on style, fit or color. For Eunice Zoleta, one question comes first: Will this irritate my skin?<br><br>Living with sensitive skin means paying attention to details that many people rarely notice. A shirt that feels comfortable to one person can leave another feeling itchy, overheated or uncomfortable within minutes. While skincare products are often the focus of conversations about skin health, clothing can play an equally important role in how the skin feels throughout the day.<br><br>To separate fact from fiction, Jamillah Zoleta and Mariel Baduria spoke with Zoleta, a 27-year-old entrepreneur living with skin asthma, about how fabric has shaped the way she shops, dresses and cares for her skin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-5776e8d1 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-zoomin wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unicorn.campubl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_2793-1-724x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-248\" width=\"427\" height=\"604\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"presentation\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\">\u201cI Never Used to Read Fabric Labels\u201d<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Zoleta, paying attention to a fabric material wasn\u2019t always a habit.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cBefore, I only cared about how clothes looked,\u201d <\/em>she shared. <em>\u201cIf it looks good, like what\u2019s in my Pinterest-board inspos, I\u2019d buy it without thinking about the material.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, she didn\u2019t know that what clothing is made of actually matters.&nbsp;<br><br>That changed after noticing a pattern. Certain tops left her skin feeling itchy and uncomfortable, especially after spending hours outdoors. While the irritation wasn\u2019t immediate every time, she realized that some fabrics consistently made her skin feel worse than others.&nbsp;<br><br>Zoleta admitted that it took her a while to connect it to the fabric and thought it was just the heat or that her skin was being extra sensitive that day. However, after telling her mother about the irritation, her mother mentioned it to her aunt, a dressmaker, who suggested that the fabric might be the cause. That conversation eventually led Zoleta to consult a dermatologist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\">Why Does Fabric Matter?<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a humid country, many people easily blame the weather for sudden skin irritation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI used to get sudden flare-ups on my back and arms in the middle of the day. I thought it was just the heat, but my derma explained that my skin was actually suffocating under stiff, non-breathable cloth.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The interaction between textiles and sensitive skin comes down to three main physiological triggers: friction, moisture retention and mechanical irritation.<br><br>For individuals with conditions like eczema, skin asthma or contact dermatitis, the skin barrier is inherently compromised. Coarse or synthetic fabrics act like micro-abrasives against the skin, triggering chafing. Furthermore, non-breathable materials create a damp, warm microclimate between the cloth and the body. Trapped sweat disrupts the skin&#8217;s natural pH and breaks down the skin\u2019s protective outer layer. This makes it easier for bacteria and residual garment dyes to penetrate the skin and spark a flare-up.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-d6a90266 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-zoomin wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unicorn.campubl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_2796-1-687x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-262\" width=\"329\" height=\"490\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"presentation\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-6\">&#8220;Is Polyester Always Bad?&#8221;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although polyester often gets a bad reputation, Zoleta knows better and doesn\u2019t avoid it completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI still wear polyester sometimes, especially when I play tennis or do pilates,\u201d<\/em> she explained. <em>\u201cBut I notice that if I\u2019m wearing a regular polyester shirt on a really humid day, I start feeling sticky much faster.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Instead of avoiding fabric entirely, she has learned to consider when and where she\u2019ll be wearing it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;I&#8217;d rather wear cotton or linen on a daily basis. But if I&#8217;m just going to the gym, performance fabrics usually work fine.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7\">Polyester Isn&#8217;t the Enemy<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Synthetic materials like polyester aren&#8217;t toxic or inherently bad \u2014 it all comes down to fabric engineering and context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cI realized cheap polyester fast-fashion tops trap heat, but high-quality activewear is built completely differently. It also depends on the manufacturing.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Standard, inexpensive polyester is a solid polymer fiber that repels water, effectively locking heat and perspiration against the body. However, athletic moisture-wicking polyester is structurally different. Textile engineers design these fibers with special cross-sectional channels that draw sweat away from the skin to the outer surface of the fabric where it quickly evaporates. For high-intensity movement, high-tech polyester actually prevents the prolonged dampness that causes fungal skin infections. The key isn&#8217;t banning synthetics entirely, but keeping them reserved for workouts rather than all-day casual wear in tropical heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-83ea2c98 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-zoomin wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unicorn.campubl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/IMG_5594B6D62EA9-1-743x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-252\" width=\"415\" height=\"571\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"presentation\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-primary-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8\">Small Changes, Big Difference<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The biggest lesson Zoleta has learned is that managing a sensitive skin isn\u2019t only about skincare; what she wears every day matters too, if not, most. She now reaches for cotton on most days and saves linen mostly for summer. She also changes out of sweaty clothes as soon as she finishes exercising.&nbsp;<br><br>Managing your skin health doesn\u2019t mean completely rebuilding your wardrobe or fearing synthetic fibers. As Zoleta&#8217;s story and dermatological science show, the key lies in fabric awareness.<br><br>By matching the right material to your daily activities \u2014 choosing soft, natural fibers like cotton and linen for daily comfort, and reserving technical moisture-wicking synthetics for high-sweat workouts \u2014 you can protect your skin barrier without compromising on your personal style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Your skin will tell you what works, you just have to learn to listen.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\"\/>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"respond\" class=\"comment-respond wp-block-post-comments-form\">\n\t\t<h3 id=\"reply-title\" class=\"comment-reply-title\">Leave a Reply <small><a rel=\"nofollow\" id=\"cancel-comment-reply-link\" href=\"\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpages%2F240#respond\" style=\"display:none;\">Cancel reply<\/a><\/small><\/h3><form action=\"https:\/\/unicorn.campubl.com\/wp-comments-post.php\" method=\"post\" id=\"commentform\" class=\"comment-form\"><p class=\"comment-notes\"><span id=\"email-notes\">Your email address will not be published.<\/span> <span class=\"required-field-message\">Required fields are marked <span class=\"required\">*<\/span><\/span><\/p><p class=\"comment-form-comment\"><label for=\"comment\">Comment <span class=\"required\">*<\/span><\/label> <textarea id=\"comment\" name=\"comment\" cols=\"45\" rows=\"8\" maxlength=\"65525\" required><\/textarea><\/p><p class=\"comment-form-author\"><label for=\"author\">Name <span class=\"required\">*<\/span><\/label> <input id=\"author\" name=\"author\" type=\"text\" value=\"\" size=\"30\" maxlength=\"245\" autocomplete=\"name\" required \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"comment-form-email\"><label for=\"email\">Email <span class=\"required\">*<\/span><\/label> <input id=\"email\" name=\"email\" type=\"email\" value=\"\" size=\"30\" maxlength=\"100\" aria-describedby=\"email-notes\" autocomplete=\"email\" required \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"comment-form-url\"><label for=\"url\">Website<\/label> <input id=\"url\" name=\"url\" type=\"url\" value=\"\" size=\"30\" maxlength=\"200\" autocomplete=\"url\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"comment-form-cookies-consent\"><input id=\"wp-comment-cookies-consent\" name=\"wp-comment-cookies-consent\" type=\"checkbox\" value=\"yes\" \/> <label for=\"wp-comment-cookies-consent\">Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.<\/label><\/p>\n<p class=\"form-submit wp-block-button\"><input name=\"submit\" type=\"submit\" id=\"submit\" class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" value=\"Post Comment\" \/> <input type='hidden' name='comment_post_ID' value='240' id='comment_post_ID' \/>\n<input type='hidden' name='comment_parent' id='comment_parent' value='0' \/>\n<\/p><\/form>\t<\/div><!-- #respond -->\n\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ARTICLE When Your Clothes Don&#8217;t Love You Back BY MARIEL BADURIA AND JAMILLAH ZOLETA Most people shop for clothes based on style, fit or color. 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